Orlando athlete survives rare heart failure, urges young adults to trust their health instincts
An Orlando woman is making it her mission to keep young athletes healthy.
New blood test unveiled to enhance detection of common cancers
UK researchers created the test using AI to examine blood samples to detect cancer present in the body.
Autism rates on the rise
With autism rates on the ride across the United States, FOX 35 brings in Dr. Matthew Knight, the president of Knight Dermatology Institute, to talk about what autism is and why it's important to understand. Knight gives advice on what parents should look out for, shared his personal experiences and offers real-world advice on what makes autism symptoms worse.
USDA withdraws plan to limit salmonella levels in raw poultry: What to know
The USDA will not require poultry companies to limit salmonella bacteria in their raw products, withdrawing a Biden-era proposal. Here's what to know.
Whooping cough on the rise again: What parents need to know in 2025
CDC data shows US whooping cough cases have doubled in 2025 compared to last year, raising concerns over vaccine hesitancy and declining immunization rates.
Lisa Rinna threatened to kill husband Harry Hamlin amid postpartum depression
Lisa Rinna recently opened up about her struggle with postpartum depression, including how the experience led her to threaten her husband, Harry Hamlin.
US birthrates: People over 40 giving birth surpass teens for first time
A new CDC report confirms a growing shift: More people are having children later in life, with births among those 40 and older now outpacing teen births for the first time in U.S. history.
Trump reportedly ponders $5K baby bonus as US fertility rate remains near record low
The Trump administration is reportedly looking at ways to incentivize having a baby to increase the U.S. birth rate, which remains near a record low according to newly-released CDC data.
'Home Improvement' star warns of dieting dangers after dropping 30 pounds
Richard Karn has a new partnership with the DIY lawn care company, DoMyOwn.
RFK Jr. to launch national autism registry collecting Americans’ medical records
The Health and Human Services secretary has vowed to do detailed studies on the causes of autism, which he has referred to as a “preventable disease."
Man killed in shooting involving deputy suffered from mental health issues, family says
A Clermont man killed in a shooting involving Lake County sheriff's deputies suffered from mental health issues, according to his stepfather.
FDA aims to eliminate petroleum-based synthetic dyes in food by end of 2026
The FDA currently allows 36 color additives, including eight synthetic dyes.
FDA warns of dangerous chemicals in some gel nail polish removers: What to know
The FDA has issued a warning after discovering methylene chloride, a banned and potentially cancer-causing solvent, in several gel nail polish remover products.
Eli Lilly launches new weight loss drug pill
Eli Lilly, the maker of Ozempic, has developed a weight loss pill that could work as well. The new weight loss pill, orforglipron, is a once-daily oral GLP-1 receptor agonist that is designed to lower blood sugar and help with weight loss. Deena Centofanti, with the FOX Medical Team, joins FOX 35 to discuss the new pill.
Public health alert issued for pork products due to possible metal contamination
The items were shipped to Aldi supermarkets nationwide.
Measles outbreak spreads to 9th state: What to know
The confirmed cases of measles are the first Montana has had in 35 years.
Understanding the sun's impact on aging
New research suggests that extreme heat can affect not only physical appearances, but how fast we age. Researchers took blood samples from 3,600 older adults who live in neighbors prone to extreme heat. The study showed that people had accelerated ageing at a molecular level.
Measles outbreaks now declared in 8 states, including Michigan's first in 5 years
An outbreak consists of three or more cases that share a source of infection, according to CDC.
Covid.gov website changed by Trump administration to promote lab leak theory
The covid.gov website shows a photo of President Donald Trump walking between the words “lab" and “leak" under a White House heading
'Like a war zone': Brevard County hospitals dealing with Rockledge closure
FOX 35's Esther Bower is investigating a health care crisis in Brevard County. Patients in the area say they are waiting hours in the emergency room because hospitals are overflowing. Earlier this month, the Rockledge Hospital shut down its emergency room, and the facility will fully close next week.